1999 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Owners Manual

Technical Data

TABLE

the weight of the basic
68 kg per designated seating position) an d weight.
(75 kg). The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the
maximum
des igned, tested and approv ed by
The actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the front and rear axles
should not exceed the permissible weights, and their combination must not exceed the Gross
The vehicle capacity weight figures apply when the load is dis­tributed evenly in the vehicle (pas­sengers and luggage). When trans­porting a heavy load in the luggage compartment, carry the load as near to the rear axle as possible so that the vehicle's handling is not im­paired.
Distribute the
racks
Differences may occur depending on the
tire sizes.
Note
When driv in g up steep ramps, on rough
roads, over curbs, etc. it is important to re­member that some parts of your such as or exhaust system compo­
nents, may be

is on the instrument from the out­
side through the
-see tio n above.
The safety
with
identification number of
you r
is
reasons your may
h ave either
of the two
is compartment The
identif ication no.
2 -Type code number
The spark ig nit ion system meets no.
equipment numbers
and chapter "CHECKING
AND
datas are
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rpm
Maximum torque
SAE net 122 ft. at rpm)
No.
of 4
1
Premium 1
Capacities
tank in gal.
i n capacity )
in quarts.
Maximum
transmission transmission
without brakes
with brakes
165/75 165/75
Note For maximum engine performance, Premium is recommended . Further Booklet 3.2 .
The engine be checked
requirements of the Canadian
-see chapter
Booklet 3.2 .
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DATA
174 hp engine
Engine data
Maximum output SAE net 174 hp at
at rpm
(245 Nm a t rpm)
No.
of
(2.791 cm3)
Stroke 3.55 in
(90.3mm)
Bore
3.19 in (
81.0 mm)
1
Premium or
Capacities
55
ReseNe
in gal. capacity )
washer container in quarts.
Engine liters 6.4 6.1
Maximum
with brakes
chapter Booklet 3.2 .
The engine oil level should be checked while
topping up.
The spark ignition system meets
Booklet 3 .2 .
3) chapter
Booklet 3 .2.
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